What to take to the lakewhen traveling with a child: accessories useful on the beach
Carefree splashing in the water and playing outdoors are the favorite holiday activities of almost all children, regardless of age. What to take to the lake when we are going with a child?
- A large picnic blanket on which you can rest after happy frolics.
- Towel: preferably thin and quick-drying. For younger children, a towel with a hood or a special bathing poncho will be perfect at the lake.
- Umbrella and/or beach tent with UV filter: irreplaceable when your little one wants to rest or take a nap during the day.
- Age-appropriate water toys. For babies, you can take a tiny, inflatable pool and place it in the shade, e.g. under an umbrella.
What to take to the lake for fun? Spatula, bucket, molds are an absolute must have on the beach. For older children, let's take swimming armbands, a light ball, an inflatable wheel or a water mattress. Remember that while playing in the water, children should be under the constant supervision of a sober adult.
- Headgear: airy cap or hat with additional neck protection.
- Good quality sunglasses.
- Baby cream with a high SPF filter.
- Bathing suit, swimming trunks, swimming diapers. What to take to the lake besides a swimsuit? It is worth packing special, quick-drying water clothing with a UV filter (overall or T-shirt + shorts).
- Sports sandals, comfortable flip flops or water shoes.
Additional attractions: What to take on vacation with a child on the lake?
A hammock, a few books and coloring books, frisbee, badminton set may be useful. For older children, you can buy a slackline, which perfectly trains coordination and balance.
What to take to the lake to eat, what to pack a lunch for the whole day of sunbathing?
By the lake, on warm days we focus on a lot of drinking (min. 2 liters for each person). Preferably in the form of still water or water with the addition of fresh fruit. To keep your drinks chilled longer, you can pack them in bottles and thermal mugs. What to take to the lake to eat, what will work during the heat?
It's definitely worth equipping yourself with numerous snacks, among others: dried fruits and nuts, crackers and sticks, cut into sticks vegetables with hummus (carrot, green cucumber, radish), cherry tomatoes and seasonal fruit in containers (sliced or whole, e.g. cherries, nectarines, watermelon) .
In the heat, let's avoid taking cocktails, salads and sauces with the addition of milk and mayonnaise, unless we secure them well for the duration of the journey and eat them immediately after arriving at the water.
All-day sunbathing: what to take to eat at the lakewhen we go to the beach all day?
Jako food to eat by the lake small sandwiches with cheese and lettuce, the so-called puff pastry pockets with vegetables and cheese, hard cheese pieces, focaccia with tomatoes and herbs, waffles, muffins, pasta and vegetable salads with olive and herb dressing (packaged in an insulated container).
Often, despite the packed equipment, we wonder - what else to take to the lake, what else will be useful? Picnicking on the beach will be facilitated by disposable, preferably biodegradable cutlery, plates and cups, although you can also take reusable tableware, e.g. plastic, from home.
Pack the food well in a thermal bag or backpack with a special thermal insulation insert - you can add cooling inserts or bottles of frozen water inside. Just in case, take your own garbage bag to the lake.
What to take to the lake for the week we go on vacation with a child?
- Clothes: sun hat, underwear + 1 T-shirt for each day of departure (unless we plan to do a little laundry), 2-3 pairs of shorts (for girls it is also worth taking a skirt and a dress), 2 pairs of long trousers/leggings, 2 sweatshirts and a rain jacket.
- Shoes: shower slippers, sandals, trainers.
- Toiletry bag: shower gel and shampoo, body lotion (after a whole day on the water, the skin is often dry), hair comb + separate shower towel.
- First aid kit: What to take to the first aid kit at the lake? Wound disinfectant, a set of plasters (preferably waterproof), gauze pads and a bandage, small scissors, mosquito and tick repellent, insect bite relief - this is the absolute minimum.
What else to take to the first aid kit to the lake when we go for a week? Let's pack all medications taken permanently (the amount multiplied by the days of departure), an antipyretic for the child, a thermometer, a preparation for diarrhea, proven tablets for sore throat, a nasal aspirator (for the youngest).
- Outdoor hygiene: wet and hygienic wipes are a must have, not only for the beach. What to take with you to the lake for a baby? Diapers (larger supply can be purchased on site), and a complete changing kit, incl. nappy and diaper rash cream. For undiapered toddlers, it is worth taking a tourist potty and/or several disposable potties.
What to take to the lake for a weekñ? The list of the above-mentioned things will also depend on the place where we plan to rest. We are going to a hotel or maybe a tent and in the luggage you will need to include, among others: warm pajamas and a sleeping bag for the child?
It is worth starting preparations for a holiday with a child at the lake in advance to avoid stress and unpleasant surprises related to packing.
